Samson stands over vanquished Philistines, a lion's pelt over his shoulders and his ass's jaw at his feet. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

  • Shields, Frederic, 1833-1911.
Date:
1877
Reference:
20637i
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God answers his request by making water spout from the very ass's jaw Samson used in battle

Publication/Creation

1877

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1 process print : autotype of a lithograph ; image 30.6 x 15.6 cm

Lettering

Samson. "Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant and now shall I perish for thirst?" Judges 15.18. Fred. J. Shields. Autotype Monogram of the artist at bottom-left of image

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Wellcome Collection 20637i

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